Exploring Fabius Township and St. Joseph County, Michigan, with side trips all over this Great Lakes state

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Y is under the yardarm

Early morning on the beach and all the sailing vessels (neither yachts nor yawls) are lined up waiting for another day on the water to begin and for that special time when "the sun is over the yardarm."  For one of the earliest possible times that could be, see Michael Quinion's  World Wide Words!

Early morning is the best time for walking the beach for many reasons: no one else around, not too hot, no need to put Willow on a lead!

And of course more Y's can be found on ABC Wednesday.
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17 comments:

  1. lizziviggiJuly 6, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    I love the row of boats-- they seem impatient to go out and play!

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  2. Sylvia KJuly 6, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Great post for the Y day! And how true about early morning -- my favorite time for going to the beach, too! Hope you have a wonderful week! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  3. Rune EideJuly 6, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    It is also the best time for taking photos. The light is just right.

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  4. HalcyonJuly 6, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Looks lovely. I certainly wouldn't mind being out on the water today.

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  5. UnknownJuly 6, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    oh, yes, to be in the water today would be paradise!

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  6. HildredJuly 6, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Great photo, - all the boats just waking up for a day of adventure.

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  7. Roger Owen GreenJuly 6, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Hot day in ALB; being on the water might not be such a bad idea.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  8. photowannabeJuly 6, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Perfect choice and what a wonderful picture. I would so love to walk on that beach and go under the yardarms.

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  9. Kim, USAJuly 6, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    I love morning walk at the beach and this place looks very peaceful. Happy Wednesday!

    ABC Wednesdsay~Y

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  10. GayleJuly 6, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    Couldn't agree more - mornings are best for walking along the shore. I can feel the cool sand between my toes now!

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  11. UnknownJuly 6, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    What a beautiful picture. I love this. Very pretty composition and lighting.

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  12. Tumblewords:July 7, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    A lovely and peaceful scene - looks like a wonderful place to be!

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  13. CherylJuly 7, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    I love the shores of the Great Lakes, especially both sides of Lake Michigan. On a wild day, it reminds me of the ocean sans dead fish smell.

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  14. Louis la VacheJuly 7, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    Excellent choice for "Y", Helen!
    «Louis» likes the masthead photo, too!

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  15. B SQUAREDJuly 7, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    And don't forget, morning has the best light for photography.

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  16. mrsnesbittJuly 7, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Oh a wonderful picture. I didn't know morning was the best time to take such photographs - we learn so much on Wednesdays don't we.

    Thanks for contributing.
    Denise - on behalf of ABC Team

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  17. Sweetums5July 8, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Stopping by from ABC Wed. Nice "Y" post. Love your picture! There's nothing like early morning walks on the beach. Thanks for sharing!

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